Recent content by wincus

Regarding vertical vs horizontal shift orientation, I'll add that I think there is something about the proximity to the eye and ear, or head. So a violin is horizontal but close to the head. An eBass is usually way out there for the hand, not along the line of vision. I guess some folks play an...

I haven't heard an unlined eBass played in tune yet. Anything on youtube? I'm a professional orchestral bassist and my two fretless eBasses are lined for good reason. The vertical shifts on the upright lend themselves to muscle memory for positions. I don't find the horizontal nature of eBass...

Fender Jazz Aerodyne has the thinner jazz neck, and yet a PJ, looks cool and costs under 1K. They're Japanese and of excellent quality.

Had to read 8 pages of replies here to see if anyone already said this: in the mid-late 90s John Suhr worked for Fender briefly, and a reachable high E was introduced on these U.S. jazz basses. Thus the body is smaller. Tuners are thick, smooth items that you won't find elsewhere. I took my blue...

With the extension, but no machine, Edgar has the low D stopped. At about 14:22 he uses left hand to help start that before the bow takes over. Nice. Invalid Link Removed. Cool song too, so rewind to 11'40" for the beginning of it.

Followed ARU through university days 1989+, and was watching Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile, thus prompted to check whether Matt returned from his departure. The above helps but it remains unclear if/where today.